BusinessAugust 30, 2026
reindustrialise
ree-in-DUH-stree-uh-lyze
Definition
To rebuild or expand the industrial capacity of an economy, typically through new investment and the revitalizing of manufacturing sectors.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 're-' (meaning again or anew) and 'industrialise' (derived from the Latin 'industria', meaning diligence or activity). It reflects the post-industrial era process of restoring or revitalizing stagnant manufacturing sectors.
In the news
The word is used to describe a vital part of the recovery process in South Africa, where leaders aim to rebuild the economy's manufacturing base to create jobs and sustain growth.
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